Arizona Cardinals Quick Hits

by Andrew602 on Feb 11, 2009 3:00 AM MST in Arizona Cardinals Links/Bird Droppings

Now that the off season has begun, there is a swirl of topics floating around the league these days. The free agency and draft are fast approaching and the Cardinals will have their hands full as soon as it begins. Here are some quick hits from around the web:

Kurt Warner's agent discusses that talks are close to beginning with the Cardinals organization about a possible contract for Kurt. He also states that Kurt just needed time to take a breather from the 2008 season.
Over at ESPN, Mike Sando talks about the Cardinals current salary cap, and how they can improve even more by releasing Edgerrin James.
On the NFL Network, Steve Wyche talked about the upcoming free agent market. He noted that the Cardinals might make a run for defensive end Julius Peppers, and how he would prefer the 3-4 defense. Just for the record, Peppers would be an OLB in a 3-4. He also examined how the Cardinals could land linebacker Bart Scott, but would probably lose Antonio Smith in the process. (Click on "Tuesday's Around the League" video to see)
Over at Bigcatcountry.com, they touched on a rumor that Anquan Boldin could get traded to the Jaguars for DT John Henderson with some draft picks thrown in the mix.
Darren Urban explains that Antrel Rolle's contract needs to be addressed this season because things could get potentially difficult in next year's off season.
At profootballtalk.com, it's been reported that former Cardinals safety, David Barrett, has been released by the New York Jets on Tuesday. In the story below, we addressed that the Cardinals need to bring in some depth at the safety position. This could be a possibility.

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Since they were talking about it at bigcatcountry...

What’s everybody’s take if the Cardinals were to trade Bolin to the Jags for John Henderson?

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by Andrew602 on Feb 11, 2009 7:37 AM MST reply actions

Boldin to an AFC Florida team makes sense, but player for player trades are very rare in the modern NFL

Bailey for Portis was the last one several years ago. Before them, it was in the ’80’s. So Henderson for Boldin is so gag me with a spoon.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Feb 11, 2009 7:42 AM MST up reply actions

John Henderson hasn't been as much as a force either.

Although it would certainly make the d line better.

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by Andrew602 on Feb 11, 2009 7:44 AM MST up reply actions

Cardinals' luck would have Henderson's pregame ritual of face slapping (Lott would do it with glee!) cause him to go on IR

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Feb 11, 2009 7:48 AM MST up reply actions

Broken cheek bone?

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by Andrew602 on Feb 11, 2009 7:55 AM MST reply actions

I'd happily say goodbye to Smith if it meant picking up Peppers.

Do you guys realize how sick our defense would be if we could shore up all of a RFA besides Smith and acquire Peppers!? OMG man, this could be the most exciting offseason ever for the Cards!

If Boldin is not willing to renegotiate his contract for a fair amount of money, don’t do anything with him. Let him ride the bench if he wants all the way until his thirtieth birthday and kiss an extra 15 mil. down the drain. The Cards have the upper hand in this one. I do think they need to be fair, but don’t let Boldin force them to get rid of him because of a stubborn grudge match. Boldin for Henderson and some big draft picks, hell yeah!

Starting Defense: DE Dockett, DT Henderson, DE Peppers, OLLB Berry, Laboy, ILLB Hayes, ILLB Dansby, OLLB Laboy, Okeafor, Scot?, CB DRC, CB Hood, NCB Rookie or FA, SS Wilson, FS Rolle

That is a frickin sick ass D!

Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
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by boogatt66 on Feb 11, 2009 9:08 AM MST reply actions

Gotta agree there..

But we need to resign Dansby ASAP. Ive already heard of Miami and New York being interested in him.

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by Andrew602 on Feb 11, 2009 10:37 AM MST up reply actions

Isn't he a RFA? if so we have time to lock up other guys and restructure other...

contracts to better the organizations stance to lock him up long term.

I agree though that he is our number 1 guy besides Warner we need to bring back.

Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
Daaaaaaaaaa Cards, Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards!!!

by boogatt66 on Feb 11, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions

He's UFA

And another year of franchise tag would break the bank for sure. He’s my choice in #1 priority for a long term deal.

by AJ BirdWatcher on Feb 11, 2009 1:32 PM MST up reply actions

We would be setting ourselves back if.

we let Dansby go and pick up a FA for the D Line. They need to sign Dansby now then focus on the rest.

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by Andrew602 on Feb 11, 2009 1:36 PM MST up reply actions

Agreed

Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
Daaaaaaaaaa Cards, Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards!!!

by boogatt66 on Feb 11, 2009 2:25 PM MST up reply actions

Definitely agree....

We just need to stop him doing his bird salute after making a tackle on a 5 yard gain on 1st and 10.

by CardsIrish on Feb 11, 2009 3:49 PM MST up reply actions

As long as he continues to lead the team in tackles...

I won’t complain

by AJ BirdWatcher on Feb 12, 2009 6:53 AM MST up reply actions

True

It just bugs me when he jumps up from meaningless tackles doing his celebration! Especially when the opposition go on to get the first down on the next play.

by CardsIrish on Feb 12, 2009 10:32 AM MST up reply actions

That is true of a lot of defensive players anymore....

…let alone WRs. So what, you made a tackle and caught the ball? Isn’t that what you’re being paid millions to do?

That’s why Fitz is such a rarity anymore as he makes highlight-worthy catches, gets up from the tackle, tosses the ball to the official and runs back to the huddle. Been there, done that, next play. Take a clue youngsters, Fitz plays the game the way it used to be and the way it should be. Sure, celebrate your TD with teammates but don’t turn it into a me-me-me variety show.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Feb 12, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions

Barry Sanders

comes to mind whenever I see Fitz make a highlight-reel catch.

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by DbacksSkins on Feb 12, 2009 12:35 PM MST up reply actions

Although..

In the playoffs he was getting fired up on a lot of none TDs..which I dont mind because it gets me fired up.

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by Andrew602 on Feb 12, 2009 1:53 PM MST up reply actions

The more rumors the better!

I think Q is a great player, I think the Cards should offer him a fair contract. But the more hype this trade talk generates, the better the odds are a team makes a crazy deal for him. Rod and the Cards are in a good position here, listen to offers but if nobody bets the farm on Boldin you don’t have to make a deal. If he remains a Cardinal he can’t hold out or his stock/contract will drop. Keep in mind if he wants a big pay day he has to produce. Personally I hope he realizes AZ is the best place for his future. However I lost alot of respect for him during the pro-bowl, please don’t wear the franchise logo while complaining.

by AkVermynking on Feb 17, 2009 7:01 PM MST reply actions